Miracle after miracle...

08/07/09:I just want to update everyone on her progress. We found out Wednesday August 5th the results of her brain ultrasound. This is a standard utrasound that is performed on all premies especially ones under less than 34 weeks gestation. IVH or bleeds in the brain are somewhat common but most are harmless or very minor and usually go away on there own. Sometimes they can be severe and can cause for alarm but once again our prayers were answered! The doctor said everything looks normal and no bleeds were found. Most bleeds occur within the first 3-5 days of birth so this is great news that none were found! Another ultrasound is scheduled at 28 days after birth looking more at the brain tissue to see if there is any damage but things look promising that she will be just fine. Also wanted to note that she is feeding on mom's milk and they keep increasing the doses by 3 ml almost every other day! She has lost a little weight but this is normal for both premies and full term newborns to lose a little weight the first week or two. She will be at her birth weight hopefully early this week. She's also digestion the milk which is another good sign that her intestines are working as with most premies at this age their digestive systems are not supposed to be fully functional. With a little food and a sepository she had her first bowel movement the third day after she was born! Now it's a normal finding!